PreSonus Expands USB Interface Line

Studio series gets two new models - the Studio 26 and Studio 68 16/01/18

Buying Choices

Following up on its Studio 26 and Studio 68 ultra-high-definition recording solutions, PreSonus has announced the Studio 1810 and Studio 1824 USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interfaces. The new interfaces record at up to 24-bit, 192 kHz resolution and feature PreSonus' XMAX Class A microphone preamps, audiophile-grade digital converters, ultra-low-jitter clocking, and MIDI I/O. All analog inputs and the main L/R outputs have eight-LED, ladder-style level meters. Here's more details direct from Presonus...

Both interfaces' outputs offer flexible routing with zero-latency DSP-based monitor mixing and control-room integration with included PreSonus Studio One® Artist for Mac® and Windows® and free PreSonus UC Surface for Mac, Windows, iPad®, and Android™. You also get the Studio Magic Plug-in Suite for Mac® and Windows®, which provides seven popular plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats.

A fine choice for project studios, the Studio 1810 USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface records up to 18 simultaneous inputs. This includes 2 combo mic/instrument/line inputs and 2 combo mic/line inputs, all with XMAX Class A mic preamps and global +48V phantom power; 4 back-panel, ¼" TRS line inputs; 8 channels of ADAT Optical input (4 channels at 96 kHz); and stereo S/PDIF inputs. You get eight outputs, including left and right, ¼" TRS balanced main outputs with dedicated level control and Mute, four ¼" TRS balanced line outputs, and stereo S/PDIF outputs. All analog line outputs are DC coupled for sending control voltages. Two loud, clear headphone outputs include A/B switching for monitoring different mix streams.

As with the Studio 1810, all Studio 1824 line outputs are DC coupled for sending control voltages, and you get two stereo headphone outputs with independent mix streams. The Studio 1824 also provides BNC word clock output.

Pricing and Availability:The Studio 1810 and Studio 1824 are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2018, with anticipated street prices of $399.95 and $499.95, respectively.